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Talking to a Farmer about labels: GMOs and Product of USA
Food labeling to a farmer is probably the best cure for low blood pressure. As part of my conversation with Lance and Heidi Lillibridge, we touched on the topic of labels.Product of USAOne of the issu...
Vinton Parks and Recreation Hold Groundbreaking for New Splash Pad
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department broke ground for the new Splash Pad construction. The new Splash Pad will be located at the Kiwanis Park located at the junction of Highway 218 and 13th St. ... Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2020 Scholarships Presentation Recipients
Click to view presentationLocal Scholarships:Benton County Pork Producers Scholarship ………………………………..… Payton HaefnerCarson Wealth/Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Scholarship …... Iowa Women’s Foundation Launches ‘CAREforce for our WORKforce”
Iowa Women’s Foundation Launches ‘CAREforce for our WORKforce” in Support of Iowa’s Child Care ProfessionalsNew campaign urges public to recognize child care providers as essential workers.&nb...
V-S Senior Awards Night to air on YouTube tonight, Wednesday May 13 at 7:00 p.m.
The Vinton-Shellsburg Senior Awards Night normally held in the auditorium will be held tonight, Wednesday May 13, online. The graduating Class of 2020 will be able to see the Awards Night on the Vin...
Area Churches take up Governor on option to Open for Worship
Sunday morning found at least three Vinton area churches open for worship. Fortunately, this is only news in rare days like we’re living in.Governor Reynolds reconsidered the ban on church attendanc...
Friends of the Shelter treat Gino in honor of National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Friends of the Shelter, Inc. dropped off squeaky toys and bouncy balls for K-9 Gino at the Vinton Police Department as a thank you for serving the Vinton community.Th... Rickels celebrates her 21st 29th Birthday
On a cold and windy afternoon and wrangling banners and decorations, the surprise was pulled off without a hitch. Just another of the many quarantine birthday parties amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.Sund... Benton County's first COVID-19 patient returns home, FINALLY
For Donnie Wheeler being stuck at home would have been a lot more fun than being stuck in the hospital like he was for the last 6 weeks. Donnie was the very first COVID-19 patient in Benton Count... Cameron and Henkle Creek to Re-open Today
Cameron Clothing Company and Henkle Creek Mercantile announced that they will be open for business today, Friday, May 8th. Feel free to stop in and shop! The businesses are excited to be opening once ...